Lebanon faces escalating political tensions as PM Nawaf Salam pushes to centralize military authority and disarm Hezbollah, whose refusal and allied resistance deepen divisions and threaten the fragile ceasefire and national stability.

Since 2019, Lebanese depositors have been waiting to recover their funds trapped in the banking system — even gradually — through laws that could be part of any financial reform plan by the new government led by Nawaf Salam.

Hezbollah is treading a murky line when it comes to the future of its arsenal, as U.S. and Israeli pressure mounts on the Lebanese army to resolve the longstanding issue of the group’s weapons, especially after the latest flare-up between Beirut and "Tel Aviv."

The long-awaited military and security appointments in Lebanon, including the appointment of a new army chief on March 13, 2025, have brought relief to political circles as the state prioritizes the security file.

Lebanon's commitment to disarmament faces resistance from Hezbollah due to security concerns and internal support.